Mere Green, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mere Green, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Mere Green are administered by Birmingham City Council. View the full Birmingham City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Sutton Coldfield
- LSOA: Birmingham 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mere Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mere Green.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Mere Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Mere Green.
- - 64 Sherifoot Lane Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5DU
Application to determine the details for condition number 2 (bird/bat boxes) 3 (external materials) 4 (site level details) 5 (hard and/or soft landscape) 6 (boundary treatment) attached to approval 20
Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 19 Sherifoot Lane Birmingham B75 5DR
Addition of first floor above existing single storey bungalow and associated alterations
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 180 Hill Village Road Birmingham B75 5JG
Prior Approval for enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys
Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 1 Hillside Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B74 4DG
Erection of single storey side and rear extension, first floor side and rear extension, forward porch and loft conversion with roof lights to front elevation.
Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 122 Hill Village Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5HN
Application to determine details for Condition Number 3 (Submission of Sample Materials) attached to approval 2025/00731/PA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 9 Gresley Close Birmingham B75 5HT
Erection of two storey side and single storey front extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Oak Cottage Hillwood Road Sutton Four Oaks Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5QN
Erection of single storey link extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 28 Sara Close Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B74 4BN
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 52 Hillwood Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5QN
Application to determine the details for condition number 3,4 and 5. (3- Submission of hard and/or soft landscape details 4- Submission of hard surfacing materials 5- Submition of boundary treatment d
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 114 Tower Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5EG
Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 12 Beech Close Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5GA
Erection of single-story rear and side extension, loft conversion with front and rear dormer windows.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 144 Hill Village Road Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5HX
Erection of first floor side extension, alteration to front dormer window, forward porch canopy and conversion of garage to habitable room.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 73 Hillside Road Four Oaks Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B74 4DE
Application to determine the details of condition number 3.(sample materials) attached to Planning Application 2022/01168/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - 52 Hillwood Road Four Oaks Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B75 5QN
Application to determine the details of condition number 13 (contamination remediation scheme) attached to Planning Application 2021/02726/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - 437 Lichfield Road Four Oaks Sutton Coldfield Birmingham B74 4DJ
Installation of footway crossing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Birmingham | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Mere Green in West Midlands
Mere Green is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mere Green a particularly low-crime area.
Mere Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Four Oaks. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Mere Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sutton Park SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mere Green planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Mere Green
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Mere Green. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Mere Green.
With an average of 93 days, decisions near Mere Green take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Mere Green were full planning applications (34), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 74% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.